Myra Dean Gainey

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Myra Dean Gainey, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and devoted follower of Christ, who went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 18th, 2025, at the age of 76. Myra was born on Thursday, November 4th, 1948, in North Carolina, and spent her lifetime in service and devotion, residing in Lexington, NC.

A visitation will be held at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 6-8 pm, with a funeral service to follow the next day, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2pm, Community Baptist Church Silver Valley, where she was a devoted member, with Pastor Brian Workman officiating. Though she will be profoundly missed, her spirit endures in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Myra dedicated 35 years of her professional life to PPG in Lexington, where she worked diligently before retiring. Her work ethic and dedication were evident not just in her career but throughout her personal life as well.

She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, George Edward Gainey; her parents, Junius Edison Ward and Eula Irene Soles Ward; her brothers, Bobby Ward, Zellon Ward, and Randy Ward; and her sisters, Linda Hartis and Theresa Harris.

Myra's legacy is lovingly continued by her daughters, Michelle Hall (Robbie) and Melissa Barnhill (Keith); her son, Curtis Gainey (Debbie); her brother, Eddie Ward; her sisters, Brenda Laney, Pam Gainey, Mary Pratt, and Jackie Sanders; her nine grandchildren: Joshua Gainey, Travis Gainey (Anderson), Cameron Fletcher (Dalton), Christina Carson (Jason), Taylor Hall, Amanda Paris (Alex), Shannon Larson (Marvin), April Barnhill, and Rachel Barnhill; and nine great-grandchildren whom she cherished deeply.

Her family would like to express deep gratitude to her caregivers, Ashlyn Moore, Karen Laney, and Riley Sargent, whose support and love meant the world to her.

Beyond cherishing time spent with her family, Myra’s heart was dedicated to serving others. She was a steadfast volunteer at the Hinkle Hospice House as part of her church group and was actively involved with Reformers Unanimous, a church-affiliated organization, where she devoted her Fridays to helping others. Her faith was her guiding light, and she embraced every opportunity to attend church and celebrate her Savior.

In honoring Myra's memory, donations and memorials can be made to Hinkle Hospice House at 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC, 27292.